M-706 Commando Armored Car

MrRabbit

Member since
June 2011
From: Iola, KS

Posted by MrRabbit on Sunday, January 29, 2012 11:46 PM

Nice looking build... I agree that a little weathering would go a long way on it though. I just ordered its modern day brother the M117 Guardian. Cant wait to get started on it.

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constructor

Member since
July 2006
From: Philippines

Posted by constructor on Friday, January 27, 2012 6:16 PM

bbrowniii

I love these armored cars. That is a really nice job you've done so far - I can't wait to see it with the decals and all finished up.

I think a while back you mentioned this 'special edition' kit - what number is it? I've got all the HB 706-series Armored Cars in the stash and have never come across this special edition. Seems like it is a pretty sweet little kit!

Thanks for your comment. This special edition is actually the regular M-706 model but with the extra Cadillac Gage turret. This was requested by IPMS Philippines as indicated by a corner paper on the box. The Cadillac turret is really nice although I also did the regular turret (Twin MG) that came wth it.

The weathering will come as soon as the decals are applied.

Noli

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Friday, January 27, 2012 5:25 PM

Ought to look sharp with the custom decals, nice work. Yes

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bbrowniii

Member since
April 2003
From: 41 Degrees 52.4 minutes North; 72 Degrees 7.3 minutes West

Posted by bbrowniii on Friday, January 27, 2012 8:54 AM

I love these armored cars. That is a really nice job you've done so far - I can't wait to see it with the decals and all finished up.

I think a while back you mentioned this 'special edition' kit - what number is it? I've got all the HB 706-series Armored Cars in the stash and have never come across this special edition. Seems like it is a pretty sweet little kit!

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the doog

Member since
January 2007

Posted by the doog on Friday, January 27, 2012 8:49 AM

Really nice, constructor!

No weathering at all though? A little bit of pigments on the wheels and lower hull would give it that "In action" look!

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constructor

Member since
July 2006
From: Philippines

Posted by constructor on Friday, January 27, 2012 6:12 AM

Hi Redleg! Thanks for the comments. You know its really ready to roll. I worked on the axels and the wheels. Now all four are rotating.

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redleg12

Member since
July 2006
From: New Jersey

Posted by redleg12 on Friday, January 27, 2012 5:50 AM

Very nice. Looks ready to roll.

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Pawel

Member since
May 2009
From: Poland

Posted by Pawel on Friday, January 27, 2012 2:39 AM

Nice one! I plan to build one of those myself someday. Of course you have the advantage you could see one close-up - although armoured cars on the streets is never a good thing. Thanks for sharing, have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

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constructor

Member since
July 2006
From: Philippines

M-706 Commando Armored Car

Posted by constructor on Friday, January 27, 2012 1:46 AM

Just finished and from the painting booth. This Hobby Boss' M-706 Commando Armored Car is wating for the Spearheads Frontier decals of the Philippine Marines. The kit is a special issue with the Cadillac Gage turret aside for the standard turret of the kit. The Cadillac turret is resin. I also did the interior but I did not open the doors because I have some doubts about the accuracy of the interior. The armored car was very visible during the several attempted coups here in Manila.